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Science, Technology, and Society Minor

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Examine how science and technology intersect with society, culture, religion, and ethics.

**This minor was previously referred to as humanities, science, and technology through Spring 2021. 

Total Credit Hours: 18 

Required Courses (6 Hours)

STS Elective Courses (6 Hours)

Other Elective Courses (6 Hours)

What You'll Study

Emphasizes combinations of moral, aesthetic, intellectual, political, historical, philosophical, and sociological dimensions of science, technology, and medicine. Available courses include: 

  • Engineering Cultures
  • History of Science
  • History of Technology
  • Medical Geography
  • Reason in Science
  • Religion and Science
  • Gender and Science

 

 

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Contact Us
If you have questions about pursuing a science, technology, and society minor, please contact:

Carol Sue Slusser
Graduate and Undergraduate Coordinator
121 Lane Hall
540-231-0719
slusserc@vt.edu